Goku and Vegeta start out as mortal enemies, but slowly their relationship blossoms into a brotherly bond, united by their Saiyan roots. Fatherhood blesses both young men and, each with two bundles of joy to look after, priorities have to be established, with the ultimatum boiling down to family, or fighting.
With Saiyan blood urging both warriors towards combat, it seemed that the outcome would obviously lean towards violence, and child-rearing would inevitably be left to the women. However, only one Z-Fighter overcomes his baser urge to fight to be with his family, showing some of the most significant character development in Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball Super: Are Pan and Piccolo the Next Epic The Z-Fighter Combo?
Son Gohan is the golden child, having received the most attention, out of the two brothers, from Goku. However, this father-son relationship could be described as relatively toxic, as Gohan is constantly being pushed to follow in Goku's footsteps, regardless of his unmistakable aversion to combat. When viewers first meet Gohan, he shows no signs of the typical Saiyan bloodlust and is instead rather timid and easily frightened. Nevertheless, Goku just can't wait to get his son over to Kame House to begin his training, which Chi-Chi only allows after Gohan turns four.
Dragon Ball: Why Does Vegeta Still Call Goku by His Saiyan Name?
During this time, Raditz arrives on Earth and kidnaps his nephew, so as to entice Goku into battle. The Saiyan hero valiantly lays down his life to save Gohan, but unfortunately leaves him fatherless in the process. Piccolo takes the young boy under his wing and the two quickly form a powerful bond as Gohan is taught the Nemekian ways by his new father figure. Even after Goku's return a
Read more on gamerant.com